Top 10 Energy saving tips for students
Being a student is fantastic: cheap drinks; lie ins all day; no parents; no bedtimes – but the Uni experience can often be hindered by a common phase heard around campus:ways to help you keep those energy bills down. “I…
Washing machines are amazing but…
Washing machines are amazing. I honestly couldn’t imagine life without one – they are however quite costly to run. Aside from the initial purchase price, they require both electricity and water to run, and you also need to feed them…
Home Energy Efficiency Misconceptions
Continuing on from the blog last week, discussing some of the early feedback on the Green Deal, I want to look at some of the misconceptions people can have when considering energy efficiency improvements. These can stem from a variety…
The cost of leaving appliances in standby mode
What is standby mode? Most appliances today have a standby mode, which historically have been included on appliances to allow them to switch on very quickly or to power a display such as the time, while not actually fully switched…
Ed’s Blog: Home Improvements – Small Things Do Add Up!
With all the windy weather recently, I’ve noticed how my house is a bit draughty – it actually sings to me as the air rushes in and out of the small gaps in the windows and doors! To stop this…
Prince Charles – our new environmental torchbearer!
It appears our Royal Family is experiencing a real surge in popularity at the moment, gaining favourable coverage across the country. This was compounded by the announcement at the end of last year that the Duchess of Cambridge is expecting…
Avoiding energy poverty this winter
Fuel poverty means that 10% or more of your wage is spent keeping your home warm. In May 2012, the Government produced their fuel poverty report that highlighted 3.5 million people were living in fuel poverty during 2010. The report…
Five easy-to-install energy efficiency measures this winter
1. Loft insulation Loft insulation is one of the most popular ways to improve the energy efficiency of your home. It can be very cost effective, making an instant impact on the comfort of your home. The loft insulation helps…